Salt & Straw

749 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Salt & Straw has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 4, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting Salt & Straw on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine uses chlorine to sanitize and ppms is at 0. After running machine several times it is at 50 ppms. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed by the triple sink. The manager brought soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic pitcher in the hand wash sink at the front counter. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over the mop sink.

36-34-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed one stack of small stainless steel pans not inverted. The manager inverted the pans. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license being displayed expired on 10-01-2024.

50-09-4

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine at Chlorine 0.00 ppms. The manager had the triple sink set up with quaternary at 200 ppms.

22-41-4

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed at the front counter.

12A-17-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. The manager put a sign. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Apr 9, 2024

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 16, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salt & Straw last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salt & Straw on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Salt & Straw?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Salt & Straw.

How does Salt & Straw compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Salt & Straw most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Salt & Straw's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Salt & Straw have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Salt & Straw means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Salt & Straw inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Salt & Straw is inspected around two times per year on average.

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